High Quality Chainsaw Bars Husqvarna Toys

Improvised chainsaw vice,old aussie trick.

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Some of you may already know this one,but its a dead simple way to sharpen a saw at the correct height when out cutting. all you need is a saw,a wedge and a sapling.
I use this all the time,it takes longer to describe than do.
First,cut a standing sapling at least5 inches thick at around solar plexus height. i choose one thats going to be thinned out anyway.IMG_3777.jpg

Next,vertical plunge cut a few inches down from the top of the stump.
widen the slot so there is plenty of room for the bar and chain with about half inch vertical clearance for the chain.

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Switch off the saw and push it into the slot until the dogs are resting on the trunk

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Tap in a wedge on the far side of the bar,which locks the bar in place,but make sure the chain is able to to turn freely
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You can then sharpen from behind the powerhead,or from both sides,depending on your preference.
Its just as quick as setting up one of thos little metal stump vices,and you dont have to hunch over the log to sharpen.
I like the simplicity of this,showed to me by an old timber cutter in Tasmania,and use it often.
 
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